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B25 LAC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 119,572 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 119,572 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 113,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,008 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,761 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,107 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush just staring to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,245 miles

All 4 tyres have slight cracks on the treads

rear brake flexi pipes perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,888 miles

folded over rear belts unable to check.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,846 miles

emission smoke test result was undetected peak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,741 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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B25 LAC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B25 LAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B25 LAC registered?

B25 LAC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is B25 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 LAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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